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Herbology 101 - Herbal Remedies and Herb Information

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Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): Parts used: leaves, seeds, bulbous base.
Fennel is a member of the parsley family, and shares its aromatic traits. It has a soft licorice flavour that makes it an excellent culinary herb.
Fennel is calming to the digestive system - both caminative and anti-spasmodic. Make a tea of fennel seeds and hot water to ease gas pains and indigestion. Fennel is also an ingredient in traditional "gripe water" given to colicky babies.
It also soothes coughs and bronchial ailments. Fennel also increases the flow of milk in new mothers.

Used for:

Antispasmodic
Infections in urinary tract
Asthma, Bronchitis, Emphysema
Flatulence
Arthritis
Digestion
Joint pain
Carminative
Gout
Ovarian cysts
Coughing
Uterine tonic
Constipation

Lore:

History In medieval times, fennel was hung by the door and put in keyholes to ward off evil spirit. It was thought to bring good luck and to help one who carried it tell the truth.

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